Ama Questionaire

Questionnaire for evaluating Ama

Ama in Ayurveda is the metabolic wastes and toxins resulting from incomplete digestion.
Its accumulation blocks the channels - Shrotas - such as the blood vessels and the digestive system. Ama is involved in many diseases.

Please rate with a number from 0 to 4 to what degree the following statements apply to you:

0 (0%) = does not apply, 1 (25%), 2 (50%), 3 (75%), 4 (100%) = applies all the time

1 I tend to feel obstruction/ blockages in the body (such as constipation, congestion, heaviness in the head area, blocked nose, general feeling of non-clarity, or other)

0  1 2 3 4 

2 When I wake up in the morning, I do not feel clear.

0  1 2 3 4 

3 It takes me quite some time to feel fully awake.

0  1 2 3 4 

4 I tend to feel tired or exhausted mentally and physically.

0  1 2 3 4 

5 I get common colds or similar ailments several times a year.

0  1 2 3 4 

6 I tend to feel heaviness in the body.

0 1 2 3 4 

7 I tend to feel that something is not functioning properly in the body (such as breathing, digestion, elimination, or other)

0  1 2 3 4 

8 I tend to feel lazy, e.g. there is capacity to work, but no inclination.

0  1 2 3 4 

9 I often suffer from indigestion.

0  1 2 3 4 

10 I tend to have to spit repeatedly.

0 1 2 3 4 

11 I have often no taste for food and no real appetite.

0  1 2 3 4 

12 My tongue is often coated especially in the morning.

0  1 2 3 4 

Your result

you present a strong form of Ama:
your digestion is not good, your eating habits should be improved.

Panchakarma is highly recommended.

This questionnaire does not replace a consultation and its results should be discussed with your ayurvedic doctor.

Your result

you have a moderate form of Ama,
your digestion and eating habits can be improved.

Panchakarma is recommended.

This questionnaire does not replace a consultation and its results should be discussed with your ayurvedic doctor.

Your result

you have a good digestion and/or your eating habits are mostly balanced.
You present no or hardly any signs of Ama.

Panchakarma can be used for prevention.

This questionnaire does not replace a consultation and its results should be discussed with your ayurvedic doctor.

Your result

you have a good digestion and/or your eating habits are balanced. You present no signs of Ama.

Panchakarma can be used for prevention.

This questionnaire does not replace a consultation and its results should be discussed with your ayurvedic doctor.